Off Market Sep 2006 for $365K

$703,541

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,486/mo

•

1,134

sq ft

12 Sunset Rd, Salem, MA 01970

About this home

Enjoy the ocean breezes from your true Center-Entrance Colonial in a desirable cul de sac area on Marblehead line. Private beach rights are available for a one-time fee to the neighborbood association. Short distance to the picturesque views of Salem Harbor. House and land are on 5,600 sf of land-Assessed at $355,700-Extra lot of 12,300 sf (known as 0 Lincoln Rd) is situated at rear of property-Assessed at $14,600. Being sold together.

Single-familyProperty Type

1941Year Built

0.41 acresLot Size

$620Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Susan Ritter • A. James Lynch, Inc.

Bought with Deirdre Blake • Carlson GMAC Real Estate

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #70302119

Redfin Estimate

$703,541

$339K since sold in September 2006$4,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 10.3% lower than the average sale price ($784K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 15, 2026
$875,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,702 sq ft
33 West Shore Dr, Marblehead, MA 01945
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$930,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths2,375 sq ft
10 Charlotte Rd, Marblehead, MA 01945
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$670,000
C
2 beds1 bath1,139 sq ft
34 Lafayette St, Marblehead, MA 01945
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$649,000
D
2 beds1 bath770 sq ft
72 Village St, Marblehead, MA 01945
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$580,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,198 sq ft
15 Oak View Ave, Salem, MA 01970
SOLD OCT 30, 2025
$1,000,500
F
3 beds1.5 baths2,083 sq ft
62 Longview Dr, Marblehead, MA 01945

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Market trends in 01970, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.1%

+0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$613K

$23K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

125

22 MoM

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Sale history for 12 Sunset Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$7,569 (+4.0%)

$207,200 + $397,800

$605,000

2022

$7,281 (−3.0%)

$207,200 + $342,300

$549,500

2021

$7,506 (+0.9%)

$207,200 + $336,700

$543,900

2020

$7,442 (+1.7%)

$207,200 + $307,800

$515,000

2019

$7,316 (+0.9%)

$197,100 + $287,400

$484,500

2018

$7,252 (+17.5%)

$197,100 + $274,400

$471,500

2017

$6,173 (+1.2%)

$180,200 + $209,000

$389,200

2016

$6,099 (+6.2%)

$180,200 + $209,000

$389,200

2015

$5,744 (+9.5%)

$161,400 + $188,600

$350,000

2014

$5,248 (−0.2%)

$138,900 + $174,800

$313,700

2013

$5,258 (+3.5%)

$146,200 + $174,800

$321,000

2012

$5,081 (+6.5%)

$143,100 + $182,000

$325,100

2011

$4,769 (+0.8%)

$135,200 + $181,700

$316,900

2010

$4,733 (+6.4%)

$146,200 + $191,600

$337,800

2009

$4,448

$158,300 + $186,000

$344,300

Tax history for 12 Sunset Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$7,569 (+4.0%)

$207,200 + $397,800

$605,000

2022

$7,281 (−3.0%)

$207,200 + $342,300

$549,500

2021

$7,506 (+0.9%)

$207,200 + $336,700

$543,900

2020

$7,442 (+1.7%)

$207,200 + $307,800

$515,000

2019

$7,316 (+0.9%)

$197,100 + $287,400

$484,500

2018

$7,252 (+17.5%)

$197,100 + $274,400

$471,500

2017

$6,173 (+1.2%)

$180,200 + $209,000

$389,200

2016

$6,099 (+6.2%)

$180,200 + $209,000

$389,200

2015

$5,744 (+9.5%)

$161,400 + $188,600

$350,000

2014

$5,248 (−0.2%)

$138,900 + $174,800

$313,700

2013

$5,258 (+3.5%)

$146,200 + $174,800

$321,000

2012

$5,081 (+6.5%)

$143,100 + $182,000

$325,100

2011

$4,769 (+0.8%)

$135,200 + $181,700

$316,900

2010

$4,733 (+6.4%)

$146,200 + $191,600

$337,800

2009

$4,448

$158,300 + $186,000

$344,300

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.41 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,828

Year built

1941

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

2133997

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 2023.

FHOD

Residential One-Family District

For the purposes of promoting the more efficient use of land in harmony with its natural features and with the general intent of the Zoning Ordinance and to protect and promote the health, safety, convenience and general welfare of the inhabitants of the City, an owner or owners of a tract of land situated within the R1 One-Family Residential Districts, RC Residential Conservation Districts, R2 Two-Family Residential Districts and R3 Multifamily Residential Districts or a duly authorized agency thereof may, in connection with the submission of a subdivision plan for Planning Board approval under the Subdivision Control Law or, if no such approval is required, after consultation with the Planning Board, make application to the Planning Board for a special permit excepting his plan from the lot area and frontage requirement

Zone overlays

Flood Hazard Overlay District

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Golf related

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 176
Length: 16
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 132
Length: 11
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 209
Length: 19
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
Flooring: Wood, Carpet

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,134
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Beige

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Screens

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.41
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,117.43
Tax Year: 2006

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil

Location

HOA Information
Has Association
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
Directions: Lafayette to Rosedale to Sunset
UnparsedAddress: 12 Sunset Rd, Salem MA 01970

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,828
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.41 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2133997

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 19, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Saltonstall School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

5/10

Salem High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 95° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

7/10 Wind Factor

78% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Salem, MA • 01970

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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Mar

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May

Jun

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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4.4 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$669,000 – $810,000

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Home values near 12 Sunset Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
20 Sunset Road, Salem, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1749 Sq. Ft.	$766,632
14 Sunset Road, Salem, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2723 Sq. Ft.	$819,499

Address	Redfin Estimate
18 Sunset Road, Salem, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2021 Sq. Ft.	$765,226
10 Sunset Road, Salem, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2447 Sq. Ft.	$1,041,777

Address	Redfin Estimate
16 Sunset Road, Salem, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2106 Sq. Ft.	$911,966
8 Sunset Road, Salem, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1869 Sq. Ft.	$857,875

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